Agricultural Science Technician (Crop Technology)

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH seeks an Agricultural Science Technician to support field trials, crop technology evaluations, and data collection across potato and oat research programmes. The role spans field, laboratory, post-harvest, and factory environments, offering exposure to sensors, drones, imaging systems, and digital data collection tools.

You will work with Crop Technology, Trialling Excellence, and Variety Deployment teams to advance crop improvement and technology validation, ensuring

Qualifications

• Practical or academic background in Agriculture, Crop Science, Biology, or related.
• Experience supporting field trials or lab activities is desirable.
• Able to follow technical protocols and maintain data quality.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support field trials: establishment, crop assessments, sampling, harvest, data collection.
• Assist operation and evaluation of agricultural technologies and data tools.
• Process and maintain trial data and samples with accuracy and traceability.
• Carry out post-harvest assessments to support crop evaluation.
• Prepare and maintain trial equipment and supplies; support efficient delivery.
• Collaborate with scientists, growers, and partners ensuring safe practices.

Skills

Field research

Data collection

Sample processing

Attention to detail

Collaborative work

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Crop Science or related

Tools

Excel

Databases

Electronic data capture

Job description

Overview

The Agricultural Science team within PepsiCo Global R&D is seeking an Agricultural Science Technician to support field trials, crop technology evaluations, and data collection activities across our potato and oat research programmes.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys practical work across field, laboratory, post-harvest, and factory environments, is interested in agricultural innovation, and is keen to develop experience with emerging technologies used to support crop research and variety evaluation.

Working within the Crop Technology team, you will support field trials, technology evaluations, sample assessments, and data collection activities that underpin high-quality agricultural research. You'll work closely with colleagues across Crop Technology, Trialling Excellence, and Variety Deployment, contributing to projects that help advance crop improvement, variety evaluation, and technology development across PepsiCo Ag Science.

The role offers the opportunity to work with a range of agricultural technologies, including sensors, drones, imaging systems, and digital data collection tools, while building practical experience across field, laboratory, post-harvest, and factory environments. Through accurate trial execution, sample processing, and data collection, you will play an important role in generating the high-quality evidence that supports innovation across our agricultural research programmes.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of field trials through trial establishment, crop assessments, sampling, harvest activities, and data collection.
• Support the operation and evaluation of agricultural technologies, including sensors, drones, imaging systems, grading equipment, and associated data collection tools.
• Collect, process, and maintain trial data and samples in accordance with agreed protocols, ensuring high standards of accuracy, quality, and traceability.
• Carry out sample preparation, sample processing, and post-harvest assessments to support crop evaluation, variety deployment, and technology validation programmes.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of trial equipment, materials, and supplies, supporting efficient programme delivery.
• Work collaboratively with scientists, technicians, growers, and research partners while contributing to safe and effective working practices across field, laboratory, post-harvest, and factory environments.

Qualifications

• Qualification or practical experience in Agriculture, Crop Science, Plant Science, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting agricultural trials, field research, laboratory activities, sample processing, or technical operations.
• Strong practical skills in sample collection, processing, handling, and data recording. Confidence using digital tools, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic data capture systems.
• Ability to follow technical protocols and standard operating procedures while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities and priorities.
• A proactive, dependable, and collaborative approach, with an interest in agricultural technologies and willingness to learn new tools and techniques.
• Driving license.